Pisco and Wine Tasting Tour - Embarking on the Pisco Route

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ID: GYG645765-1070414
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Country: Peru

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Visit artisanal wineries offered by the Ica Pisco Route tour and learn about the production process behind the liquor while enjoying the valley landscape.
Join this fun tour in which we will visit the most representative districts of the Campiña Iqueña to see its typical wine cellars. The Pisco, Wine and Cachinas tastings are very generous and are included. We will get to know 3 of the main wineries in the region

ITINERARY :

Pick up from your hotel.

• We will begin the visit to the “Bodega El Catador”, it is an artisanal winery, we will learn the process of making artisanal pisco (handmade pisco), while we taste and enjoy its various varieties. Winner of national awards thanks to its original products such as the semi-prepared Pisco Sour and the fine Pisco Cream.

• We continue with the visit to the “Lazo” winery, you will taste the variety of wines and piscos that this winery produces. The Piscos Vinos and Cachinas are the main attraction of this tour. It should be noted that Bodega Lazo keeps in its authentic Spanish cava (wine cellar) from the 16th and 17th centuries, not only its wine products, but also another additional attraction: A rustic museum implemented in the same cellar spontaneously, where you can see collection pieces such as mummified trophy heads, ceramics, goldsmith work, remains of cloaks from Pre-Hispanic cultures and other pieces such as weapons of all types and from all periods; also paintings and stuffed animals among other collection artifacts

• Visit to the “Tacama” winery, we will begin the visit there where we will be able to appreciate its bell tower where from the top we will have a panoramic view of a large part of its crop fields, we will also be able to appreciate the different instruments for making pisco and wines along the way.
(Mondays Tacama is cloded, we will go to the "Caravedo" Winery, similar place)

• Over time, we will see stills, botijas, etc. in their tasting room. The Tacama vineyard it is located in one of the oldest Hacienda Houses in the valley. It was built in the 16th century and has colonial architecture. Excellent quality wines and piscos are produced here. When the Spanish arrived in Peru, they introduced the vine and its spread was rapid. Carabantes created the Tacama vineyard in the Ica oasis, which is the oldest in Peru. The vineyard has a total area of 180 hectares and is located in the Ica valley, a fertile oasis surrounded by deserts 300 km away. from Lima and 400 meters above sea level. It is one of the most important in the country.

Return to the hotel or bus terminal.

Highlights

  • Find out how these famous drinks are made
  • Taste the delicious wines and pisco from the wineries of Ica.
  • Unforgettable memories: Capture the essence of Ica's vibrant spirit
  • Visit the oldest hacienda "Tacama" in South America.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At least 02 passengers required for departure. If you're traveling alone, please inquire about the possibility of joining an existing group or private tour.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.